Today, Motorola has announced the new motorola signature 27, its most advanced flagship smartphone to date, combining distinctive design, premium craftsmanship and next-generation AI experiences.
Designed to deliver a premium experience without compromise, the motorola signature 27 brings together refined craftsmanship and category-leading innovation, from its contoured edges and distinctive finishes to the advanced technologies within. Featuring Motorola’s most advanced camera system yet, recognised with a DXOMARK Gold Label for image quality performance, the brightest Extreme AMOLED Duo Tandem display¹ available in a smartphone and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform, the device represents the pinnacle of Motorola innovation. As one of the first smartphones to unlock next-generation connectivity and AI experiences, and the only smartphone in-market with Audio by Bang & Olufsen, the motorola signature 27 sets a new standard for Motorola’s flagship portfolio.
“The motorola signature 27 is a statement of our ambition for Motorola in the UK,” said Miles Norman, General Manager, Motorola UK&I. “It brings our strongest innovation together in one flagship experience and demonstrates our commitment to competing at the very top of the smartphone market.”
“The motorola signature 27 gives us an exciting opportunity to show consumers what modern Motorola stands for,” said Wilkin Lee, Head of Marketing, Motorola UK&I. “Our focus is on bringing its innovation to life in meaningful, human ways and giving people a reason to look at Motorola differently.”
Motorola’s most advanced camera system yet, recognised for imaging excellence
The motorola signature 27 features Motorola’s most advanced camera system to date, combining powerful hardware, cinematic video capabilities and intelligent photography to deliver professional-quality results.
Recognised with the coveted DXOMARK Gold Label for its industry-leading image quality performance, the motorola signature 27’s advanced camera system is designed to capture exceptional photos and videos across a range of environments. Key features include:
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50MP Sony LYTIA L910 main camera: Captures images with exceptional clarity, rich colour and deep contrast for vibrant, ready-to-share results. Combined with LOFIC technology, it enables brighter, more balanced video recording with consistent detail across challenging lighting conditions, whether filming concert stages, neon-lit streets, candlelit dinners or evenings out with friends.
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200MP periscope telephoto camera with 100x Super Zoom: Enables users to capture distant landmarks, architectural details, wildlife and fast-moving action with remarkable clarity. Powered by AI, 100x Super Zoom Pro helps preserve natural colour, sharpness and detail even at extreme distances. The 3x periscope telephoto lens also delivers flattering, natural-looking portraits, while ultra-resolution imaging provides greater flexibility for cropping, reframing and editing.
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The first-ever dedicated EVS action sensor on a smartphone: Introduces a new approach to smartphone motion photography, helping capture fast-moving subjects with greater clarity and precision. Working alongside the Action Shot feature, it freezes motion while maximising available light, producing crisp, vibrant images with richer detail and more natural colour.
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50MP ultrawide camera: Captures more within every frame, transforming tight spaces into expansive compositions and making it easier to photograph sweeping landscapes, large landmarks and group photos without stepping back.
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50MP front camera: Delivers sharp, ready-to-share selfies and supports 4K video recording, ensuring selfie videos capture the same bold colours and clarity as still images.
For a more cinematic video experience, the motorola signature 27 also features Motorola’s Video Enhancement Engine, which uses AI to intelligently optimise colour, contrast and dynamic range in real time. Support for Dolby Vision®, the same technology used by leading filmmakers, enables richer and more immersive video capture.
Qualcomm® Electronic Image Stabilisation works alongside the main camera’s 3.5° OIS hardware to deliver smoother, more stable footage when panning, walking or recording handheld, allowing users to focus on capturing the moment.
The brightest display available in a smartphone 2026
The motorola signature 27 features a new Extreme AMOLED Duo display, the brightest display available, engineered to deliver a premium viewing experience in virtually any environment.
Built with breakthrough Tandem Technology, the display combines two emissive layers into one, delivering brighter visuals, richer colour and greater energy efficiency.
With up to 12,000⁴ nits of peak brightness, users can comfortably view maps, messages, photos and videos across a range of environments, whether navigating on a sunny afternoon, checking directions while travelling or capturing content outdoors. The display also features 1.5K Super HD resolution and Dolby Vision®, bringing entertainment to life with exceptional sharpness, contrast and precision.
Designed to deliver both enhanced performance and durability, the display offers up to 34% greater energy efficiency and up to a 121% longer lifespan than traditional AMOLED panels.²⁴ Pantone® Validated colour calibration ensures colours and skin tones appear true to life, while SGS-certified blue light technology helps reduce eye strain.
Next-generation performance and connectivity
At the heart of the motorola signature 27 is the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform, making it among the first smartphones to feature Qualcomm Technologies’ latest flagship mobile chipset.
Engineered to power advanced gaming, enhanced camera experiences, ultra-fast connectivity and next-generation AI capabilities, the platform delivers the performance required for today’s most demanding mobile experiences.
To maintain peak performance, the motorola signature 27 features Motorola’s ArcticMesh cooling system, combining micro-diamond-infused thermal gel with a thermal chamber that is 40% larger than the previous generation⁶. This advanced cooling technology helps manage heat during extended gaming sessions, AI tasks, video recording and intensive multitasking.
The device also features a new 6-antenna design, enabling faster 5G downloads, up to 2x faster Wi-Fi speeds⁶ and Wi-Fi 8 compatibility, helping users remain connected and ready for next-generation AI experiences.
Alongside these advancements, seven years of OS upgrades help ensure the motorola signature 27 continues to deliver a reliable experience long into the future.
AI experiences that go beyond assistance
The motorola signature 27 is designed for Gemini Intelligence, bringing the best of Gemini to Android’s most advanced devices, alongside Google Gemini experiences available out of the box and Motorola Qira.
Designed to understand context, support creativity and decision-making, and help users move seamlessly from intention to action, these AI capabilities enable more intuitive interactions across everyday apps and services.
As Google rolls out these capabilities to Gemini Intelligence devices globally in the coming months, the motorola signature 27 will be ready to bring the following experiences to users around the world:
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Multi-step task assistance: Whether booking a ride or preparing a grocery order from a shopping list displayed on screen, Gemini can handle complex, multi-step tasks on a user’s behalf, reducing the need to switch between apps. Users remain in control throughout the process, with the ability to monitor progress, intervene or stop a task at any time.
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Rambler: Transforms natural speech into polished written messages, allowing users to express their thoughts naturally while the technology refines their words in the background. Rambler removes filler words, edits repetition and organises ideas into clear paragraphs or bullet points. Users can make corrections mid-sentence, switch seamlessly between languages and review content before sending. They can also ask Rambler to rewrite, rephrase, translate or reformat their text.
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Create My Widget: Enables users to create personalised widgets simply by describing what they want to see. From tracking monthly spending and receiving daily recipe inspiration to creating a trip countdown with travel details, users can personalise their home screen to suit their individual needs.
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Sign-to-Text: Translates American Sign Language (ASL) into written English in real time using the device’s front-facing camera. Integrated with Gboard and Live Transcribe, the feature supports new ways for users to communicate across digital and in-person interactions.
The motorola signature 27 also includes powerful Google Gemini⁸ experiences straight out of the box, designed to unlock new levels of creativity. These include Gemini Omni, which allows users to create and edit videos through natural conversation, and Lyria, which generates custom soundtracks from simple prompts.
In addition, the device features Motorola Qira⁹, a built-in AI system designed to connect and enhance experiences across supported Motorola and Lenovo devices. By bringing these capabilities together through a single, seamless hybrid AI experience, Motorola Qira helps users get more from their broader device ecosystem.
Audio by Bang & Olufsen, designed to be felt
As the only smartphone in-market to feature Audio by Bang & Olufsen, the motorola signature 27 delivers a premium audio experience, building on Motorola’s recently announced multi-year partnership with Bang & Olufsen.
Combining Motorola’s expertise in premium mobile innovation with Bang & Olufsen’s renowned heritage in sound and design, the device is engineered to deliver an audio experience designed to be felt, not just heard. Featuring dedicated Sound Modes and an all-new speaker architecture, the motorola signature 27 is tuned to preserve the character of original recordings, delivering deep bass, clear vocals and greater fidelity across music, films and games.
Distinctive design meets exceptional durability
With the motorola signature 27, Motorola continues to evolve its signature family design philosophy, combining distinctive aesthetics with premium materials and everyday functionality.
The device features a sleek aluminium silhouette with contoured edges and a thin profile, offering a comfortable in-hand feel alongside a refined, premium design. Complementing this is a seamlessly integrated camera plane, finished in smooth ceramic and brushed aluminium, creating a distinctive focal point that feels both purposeful and modern.
Precisely crafted with a ceramic and glass construction, the motorola signature 27 is available in two distinctive finishes:
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PANTONE Coal Smoke: Features a tactical weave finish inspired by automotive design and performance materials, combining a distinctive aesthetic with a premium tactile experience.
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PANTONE Capulet Olive: Features a textile-inspired finish influenced by premium fashion and interior design, introducing a refined texture and sophisticated appearance.
Beyond its design, the motorola signature 27 is engineered for durability, featuring Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 3, an aerospace-grade aluminium frame, military-grade durability (MIL-STD-810H)¹⁰ and IP68 and IP69 ratings for enhanced protection against the elements.
Long lasting power that allows freedom to do more
The motorola signature 27 features a powerful 7000mAh battery, 35% larger than the previous generation, delivering long-lasting performance to support users throughout their day.
When power runs low, 90W TurboPower™ charging restores power for the day in just 12 minutes offering convenient charging during a coffee break or while getting ready.
For added flexibility, the device also supports 50W wireless charging, enabling users to charge from 0 to 100% in up to 80 minutes of wireless charging.
Motorola’s first GrapheneOS-supported device, built for privacy and peace of mind
The motorola signature 27 also builds on Motorola’s commitment to user privacy and security, combining existing protection technologies with new security capabilities.
Motorola’s ThinkShield® technology helps protect users from the factory to the phone, while Moto Secure provides a centralised destination for managing privacy and security settings.
Expanding these capabilities further, the motorola signature 27 will become Motorola’s first device to support GrapheneOS, a hardened, open-source operating system based on the Android Open Source Project.
Developed in partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation, the leading non-profit organisation in advanced mobile security, this integration reflects Motorola’s commitment to bringing advanced security technologies to everyday smartphone users around the world.
GrapheneOS also places demanding requirements on the hardware it supports and how devices are maintained through software updates, with the motorola signature 27 designed to meet these standards.
The motorola signature 27 is Motorola’s first device to feature a performance implementation of ARM Memory Tagging Extension, a new hardware caching mechanism designed to help ensure system integrity and privacy.
Further details about these capabilities will be shared in the coming months.
Availability
Pre-sales of motorola signature 27 will begin on November 16, 2026 ahead of general sale on December 3, across Europe and META, with a starting price of €1399. Pricing and availability may vary by market.
For more information, please visit: motorola.com